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Distinctive homes and a destination park in the East End
While Highland Park is known across Pittsburgh for its namesake park, the neighborhood is also recognized for its impressive collection of stately homes built throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. “The homes are kind of like the cherry on top of this delicious ice cream sundae, but there are so many other elements of the sundae that are equally as amazing,” says Denise Serbin, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and Pittsburgh native. Residential blocks sit just south of the neighborhood’s 377-acre park, and wide sidewalks connect residents to a small business district along Bryant Street. “For someone who really wants to live in the city, be close to the park and be able to walk to great restaurants, Highland Park is a great option,” Serbin says. The neighborhood also offers a central location in the East End, with proximity to trendy communities such as East Liberty, Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. “One of the upsides of Highland Park is that it’s not as expensive as those neighborhoods, but you’re still in a really desirable area,” Serbin says.
While the neighborhood’s park and quaint commercial corridor make it a destination for locals across the city, residents maintain that Highland Park has a strong sense of community. “We’re a small enough neighborhood that you can get to know people,” says Stephanie Walsh, president of the Highland Park Community Council. “People make an effort to get engaged and talk to their neighbors when they're out walking.”
Plenty of 19th and 20th-century architecture houses can be found in Highland Park, PA.
Highland Park is a scenic park built around two reservoirs in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Residential Historic District with a variety of architectural styles
The National Register of Historic Places designates Highland Park as a Residential Historic District. “You can walk down these tree-lined streets and see a Victorian home, a Queen Anne, a Greek Revival or even a Richardson Romanesque,” Serbin says. “You could see 10 to 12 different architectural styles that have been really lovingly maintained, and that’s absolutely special.” While most homes are over a century old, many preserve their historic charm alongside the addition of modern amenities. “There’s been a great deal of homes that have been beautifully restored,” Serbin says. “Some of them were just cosmetic renovations, while others were flips. We do see a lot of renovations as well as restoration.” Walsh adds that this character is one of the things residents love most about their neighborhood. “I have pocket doors, multiple stained-glass windows and beautiful oak paneling,” she says.
Homes in the northern half of Highland Park tend to be larger and include grand Tudor estates and Victorian-style homes. Further south, smaller American Foursquares and Colonial Revivals are the norm. Home prices typically range from $375,000 for smaller properties to $1 million for stately homes with unique features. Some properties have been converted into duplexes or triplexes, which sell for $300,000 to $475,000. Homebuyers will also find early 20th-century brick rowhomes selling for $250,000 to $350,000. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church adds to the architectural diversity of the neighborhood with its striking Gothic Revival bell tower and ornate stained-glass windows.
Beautiful mansions and historic dwellings can be found throughout Highland Park.
More of the 19th and 20th century architecture homes are the premier styles in Highland Park.
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Attractions at Highland Park and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Not to be confused with the neighborhood itself, Highland Park spans 377 acres and is a destination for both passive and active recreation. On Highland Avenue, an entryway marked by towering Ionic columns and Art Nouveau sculptures welcomes visitors to its Victorian-style flower garden. A stone staircase leads up to the Reservoir Loop, where walkers and joggers do laps around the reservoir from dawn until dusk. Ducks frequent the reservoir during warmer months, and nature trails branch off from the paved loop. The green space also features sand volleyball courts, an outdoor pool and several playgrounds. The Highland Park Super Playground offers a unique play experience, with wooden structures reminiscent of a medieval castle. Lake Carnegie is stocked with fish, and an off-leash dog park offers plenty of space for pooches to play. Highland Park is home to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, which houses over 8,000 animals from around the world. Exhibits range from a trek through tropical forests to a walk through the African Savanna with appearances from lions, giraffes and flamingos. Events at Highland Park include the Reservoir of Jazz concert series, which brings listeners to the park each Sunday evening in August for free performances from local musicians.
Highland Park residents relax at a bench.
The Highland Park bike track is frequently used by residents racing road bikes.
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Locally owned restaurants and shops along Bryant Street
On Bryant Street, an eclectic mix of eateries sits between small boutiques and offices. The dining scene spans the globe and includes Japanese cuisine at Teppanyaki Kyoto, Thai food at Smiling Banana Leaf and upscale Italian dishes at Joseph Tambellini Restaurant. Park Bruges offers a French-inspired bistro with a sidewalk patio, while the smell of patties sizzling on the grill at Applewood Smoke Burger Company drifts through Parke Place Pub. “It’s a hidden secret, but those are the best burgers in Pittsburgh,” Walsh says. Bryant Street Market sells the essentials, and its deli counter is a go-to spot for sandwiches. Just across the street from the market is the Bryant Street Parklet, which features painted picnic tables and a bulletin board advertising upcoming community events. Around the corner on Highland Avenue, Tazza D’oro serves as a neighborhood café with free Wi-Fi for those looking to settle in.
Businesses like Jeffrey Smith Salon and Lou Iezzi & Sons Auto serve the community. Periwinkle Fox sells children’s clothes and toys, while racks of ethically sourced clothing fill Panache. Errands can be run in East Liberty, just 1 mile south of Highland Park. The neighborhood is home to chain retailers such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target and Home Depot.
A Highland Park resident enjoys a Japanese beer at Teppanyaki Kyoto.
Panache is a women's clothing store in Highland Park that offer organically sourced clothes.
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French magnet program at Pittsburgh Fulton PreK-5
The Pittsburgh Public School District serves the neighborhood and earns a B-minus from Niche. Kids can begin their education at Pittsburgh Fulton PreK-5, which scores a B-minus and sits in the heart of Highland Park. Fulton boasts a French magnet program that teaches the language to students using a combination of songs, vocabulary lessons, poetry and more. Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6-12 receives a C-minus and offers several career and technical education programs in fields such as carpentry, culinary arts and health careers technology. Students can apply to attend nearby magnet schools such as Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts 6-12, which Niche ranks as the best magnet high school in the Pittsburgh area. Highland Park offers proximity to several local universities, including, Chatham University, the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.
Built in 1895, the Fulton Elementary School serves students in preK-5 in Highland Park.
Academy at Westinghouse offers a variety of courses for grades 6th through 12th.
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Annual events include the Bryant Street Festival
The Highland Park Community Council hosts various events that bring residents together throughout the changing seasons. Light up Night marks the beginning of the holidays, while the first Sunday in June brings hundreds of people to the neighborhood for the annual Highland Park Community Council Yard Sale and Bryant Street Festival. The yard sale starts early in the morning as residents set up tables outside their homes, and it happens to be the largest yard sale in Pittsburgh. After walking the tree-lined streets and hunting for good deals, attendees can head over to Bryant Street where the festivities continue late into the afternoon with live music, food trucks and local vendors. In May, thousands of runners pass through Highland Park during the Pittsburgh Marathon. “We always have a band, coffee and donuts, and a big sign for the runners. That’s just a fun thing for the whole neighborhood,” Walsh says.
Downtown commuting, PRT buses and hospital access
Highland Park offers a walkable community with proximity to major thoroughfares. Pennsylvania Route 8 runs along the neighborhood's eastern edge, and the Highland Park Bridge leads over the Allegheny River to Pennsylvania Route 28. Commuters can follow Baum and Bigelow boulevards for a 6-mile drive into downtown Pittsburgh, while Pittsburgh International Airport is about a 26-mile drive away via Interstate 376. Pittsburgh Regional Transit provides local bus service, with stops concentrated along the neighborhood's main streets. UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and West Penn Hospital are all less than 4 miles from Highland Park.
Highland Park has easy access to public transit.
Just down the road from Highland Park is East Liberty where you can get your shopping done at.
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A family friendly neighborhood filled with beautiful architecture, diverse and unique families of all backgrounds and lifestyles, and an overall healthy environment to raise children in. What once was known as the neighborhood next to the zoo, is now the "hotspot" for couples wishing to bring up a family in a safe and loving environment.
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Highland Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highland Park, Pittsburgh sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland Park, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $492,500, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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